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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Friday Night Lights

A Town, a Team, and a Dream

Book • 1991

The book delves into the lives of the players, coaches, and the community of Odessa, highlighting the intense devotion to high school football and its effects on the town's social, economic, and racial dynamics.

It critiques the town's priorities, where football often overshadows education and other aspects of life.

The narrative also touches on issues of racism, economic struggles, and the pressures faced by the teenage athletes.

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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Nirav Tolia

, referring to the book written about the football team in his high school.

Nirav Tolia: Nextdoor. How neighborhood chatter went global

Mentioned by

Ernie Adams

, who recounts how he influenced Bissinger's choice of subject for his book.

"Super Bowl XXXVI" with Ernie Adams | Rams vs. Patriots

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

when referencing the coach's saying: clear eyes, full hearts can't lose.

Coach Dan Quinn Got Fired, So He Changed His Life.

Mentioned by

Bill Simmons

as one of the best sports books ever written.

‘Friday Night Lights’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

Mentioned when discussing the pressure of living up to the success of 'Friday Night Lights'.

“Ether”—Nas

Mentioned during the discussion of music.

Episode 780 | "Go In That Corner"

Mentioned by

Nate Tice

as the book he read in high school that the movie Friday Night Lights was based on.

Breaking down the Steelers-Dolphins trade + top 10 football movies & TV shows ft. Mina Kimes!

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Brian Grazer

as the inspiration for a movie and series, reflecting on themes of identity and resilience.

A Curious Mind with movie producer Brian Grazer

Mentioned when the hosts discuss the ending style of the sports movie Friday Night Lights.

Golf on Screen: 'Stick' Eps. 1-3 (Plus ‘Happy Gilmore' and 'Tin Cup' ) With Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney

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Lisa Pollak

who had read it even before producing the episode for *This American Life*.

Remembering Hurricane Katrina

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Tate Frazier

when discussing the high expectations surrounding Texas football.

Line Look-Aheads, Over/Under Reactions, and Danny Kelly Joins | Ringer Gambling Show

Mentioned by

Chris Ryan

when discussing the upcoming Friday Night Lights reboot and its potential connection to the original source material.

‘Say Nothing’ Is at Once Painful and Exhilarating, Plus Adam Brody on 'Nobody Wants This'

Mentioned when discussing the best-selling sports books of all time and its impact on the community.

Mojo Magic | Chapter 7

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Lane Brannan

in the context of his personal connection to the book and its characters from Permian High School.

Episode 146: Goals Should Scare & Excite You

Mentioned as having been successful across the movie and book formats.

Q&A: All or Nothing Relationships with Emotionally Immature Parents

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Annie Brown

in the context of a high school football team in Odessa, Texas.

Odessa, Part 2: Friday Night Lights

Mentioned by

Adam Wren

as a book written by Buzz Bissinger about Texas high school football.

July 31, 2025: Joe Biden’s next act

Mentioned by

Joel Anderson

as one of the books that inspired him.

Jimmy Kimmel Is Suspended, Molly Qerim Leaves ESPN, and Ivan Maisel on the Cult of the College Football Coach

Mentioned by

Jason Whitlock

among his top three favorite sports books.

Ep 890 | ‘Woke Lite' CANCELS Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and Candace Owens

Mentioned by

Nirav Tolia

in relation to the Friday Night Lights TV show.

How Nextdoor Grew to 100M Neighbors + Why Founding CEO Nirav Tolia Returned Six Years Later

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